GROUNDSPERSON

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Poulton St Chad’s C of E Primary School in Poulton-le-Fylde is seeking a part-time Groundsperson to maintain and present the school grounds and outdoor spaces to a high standard.

The role runs 7am to 11am, Monday to Friday (20 hours a week, term time). You will carry out routine grounds tasks, seasonal maintenance, repairs, and operate equipment safely, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds and outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, clean and well presented at all times.
• Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties.
• Undertake seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf clearance, gritting and snow clearance where required.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance work across the school site and report any defects or health and safety concerns promptly.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contractors to support the effective operation, security and appearance of the school environment.

Job description

Location Poulton-le-fylde St Chad's Church Of England Primary School, Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7SR (234 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk

Summary Governors at Poulton St Chad’s C of E Primary are looking to appoint a Groundsperson to be responsible for the maintenance, security, cleanliness and presentation of the school grounds and external environment, ensuring that all outdoor areas are safe, attractive and fit for purpose. The postholder will support the smooth operation of the school site by undertaking a range of grounds maintenance and associated duties, contributing to a positive learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working hours 7am to 11am Monday- Friday (20 hrs) all year.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Maintain the school grounds and outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, clean and well presented at all times.
• Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties.
• Undertake seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf clearance, gritting and snow clearance where required.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance work across the school site and report any defects or health and safety concerns promptly.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contractors to support the effective operation, security and appearance of the school environment.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, experienced and supportive staff team.
• Wonderful children with supportive parents.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• An environment where you will be valued and celebrated yet challenged to improve.
• A commitment to your wellbeing - happy employees are good employees
• A supportive Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November at noon

Shortlisting: Friday 6th November

Proposed Interview: Monday 16th November (afternoon)

Start Date: 4th January 2027 or sooner if available.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date: 16/11/2027

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The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.